Nitto Terra Grapplers review?
02-25-2014, 11:45 PM
#12
Lots of mixed reviews on them. It seems that the Load D tires have a different compound that wears out pretty quickly for some people. Or maybe these people just have unrealistic expectations and a heavy foot that isn't nice on U-joints.
I have had mine (Load E, 10 ply) Terra Grapplers for 4 years and over 100,000 KM. I have had great, even wear (even without rotating much, maybe a few times), and the ride is great. After 4 years, this is the first year that I have noticed a decrease in performance in snow. But I still have lots of life left in these tires. I will probably keep going with them until after next winter. However, I will say that the 10 ply load E tires are a very stiff ride. If you are used to P-rated tires, you aren't gonna like the ride with these. But I like to think my truck is not a sports car so it doesn't bother me. Plus I have a camper that needs the Load E tires. Load D's might be a smoother ride but I think they wear out quicker.
I have had mine (Load E, 10 ply) Terra Grapplers for 4 years and over 100,000 KM. I have had great, even wear (even without rotating much, maybe a few times), and the ride is great. After 4 years, this is the first year that I have noticed a decrease in performance in snow. But I still have lots of life left in these tires. I will probably keep going with them until after next winter. However, I will say that the 10 ply load E tires are a very stiff ride. If you are used to P-rated tires, you aren't gonna like the ride with these. But I like to think my truck is not a sports car so it doesn't bother me. Plus I have a camper that needs the Load E tires. Load D's might be a smoother ride but I think they wear out quicker.
I agree that the P rated tires wear out quick. I have had two sets of the terra grapplers and have mixed feelings. The first set I had was P265/70/18 and they rode horrible. Not sure if it was the P rating or not. Also they wore out super quick. I got rid of them for BFG A/Ts (LT 275/70/18) and truck rode so much better over the smaller bumps. Granted its a truck and not a Lexus so you're still going to feel the road.
After I upgraded to the 20" OEM tires they came with P275/60/20 terra grapplers and again my ride was horrible.
One good thing I did like about them was they were quiet and matched or outperformed the BFG ATs in the mud. They cleaned out much better as opposed to caking up like the BFGs. Also wore really even and never had balance issues.
Now I have 275/65/20 Goodyear AT. Not as aggressive but its LT rating and rides much better again. I think since the Ps were so soft it was a much more bouncy ride. Also to keep the tires from sagging I had to keep them at max PSI.
The Goodyears (and BFG I had) I kept between 45-50psi and not the max of 80. Maybe that's why they don't ride as harsh because little more cushion room. When towing I bump the backs up to 60-65.
Overall most people I know don't have too many complaints except they wear out quicker than other brands out there, but of course that's also reflected in the price.
That size looks good on these trucks also.
